Professional Support Lawyer - Banking / Leveraged Finance

City of London Permanent View Job Description
This Legal Business & Finance role within the professional services industry requires a skilled professional to provide expert advice and support to clients. The position offers a chance to work in a challenging environment with a focus on delivering exceptional client solutions.
  • Become a go-to expert in leveraged finance law.
  • Drive innovation in client content and training.

About Our Client

A prestigious international law firm is seeking a Professional Support Lawyer (PSL) to join its Banking & Leveraged Finance team. This is a strategic and collaborative role within a market-leading financing group that advises on high-profile, complex transactions across a broad spectrum of financial products.

The firm is known for its multi-specialist approach, exceptional legal service, and inclusive culture. With a hybrid working model and a commitment to professional development, it offers a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment for lawyers at all levels.

The Team

The Banking & Leveraged Finance team is part of a wider financing group comprising partners, senior counsel, associates, and a dedicated PSL team. The group advises on:

  • Corporate lending
  • Leveraged and acquisition finance
  • Debt capital markets
  • Project finance
  • Securitisation and derivatives
  • Restructuring and insolvency



PSLs are integral to the group's success, each focusing on specific areas of finance. This role will have a particular emphasis on sub-investment grade, leveraged, and high-yield debt documentation and structures.

Job Description

Internal Knowledge & Know-How

  • Monitor legal and market developments relevant to banking and finance.
  • Create, maintain, and automate standard documents and precedents.
  • Curate and manage knowledge repositories and intranet content.
  • Respond to technical queries from fee-earners.
  • Lead or contribute to knowledge projects across the firm.



Training & Development

  • Design and deliver engaging legal training for lawyers at all levels.
  • Collaborate with the Learning & Development team to maximise training formats.
  • Support fee-earners in preparing and delivering internal training sessions.



Business Development & Client Engagement

  • Contribute technical content to pitches, legal directories, and the firm's website.
  • Draft client briefings, blogs, and training materials on topical issues.
  • Participate in industry working groups and respond to legal consultations.
  • Support client relationships through content creation and direct engagement.



Strategic Practice Development

  • Inform strategic decisions about knowledge priorities within the practice.
  • Participate in firmwide initiatives related to legal tech, innovation, and compliance.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and risk mitigation.

The Successful Applicant

  • Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 2+ years' PQE in banking or leveraged finance.
  • Experience with market-standard documentation and current trends in European loan finance.
  • Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
  • Collaborative mindset with a proactive and curious approach.
  • Interest in developing subject matter expertise and building internal/external networks.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary of £100,000 to £140,000 per annum.
  • Permanent position with opportunities for professional growth.
  • Regular seminars with leading experts and academics.
  • Dedicated PSL development initiatives.
  • Support for building technical excellence and broader business skills.



This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Legal Business & Finance professional to advance their career in Professional Support / Knowledge

Contact
Tom Mastin-Lee
Quote job ref
JN-092025-6824866
Phone number
+442072692143

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Banking & Finance - Private Practice
Sector
Business Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Tom Mastin-Lee
Consultant phone
+442072692143
Job reference
JN-092025-6824866